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Blu-Curry · 05-17-2009, 01:34 AM

Well, my light bulb just ruptured

. I've had my tv for almost 2 and a half years! Now i'm starting to panick lol, i hate it when my stuff doesn't work. It's from a DLP 72MX196. I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and i think this store Japan Audio should be able to get me some.

Other than that store and ordering online, do i have any other options?

AJL3167 · 05-17-2009, 03:21 AM

i dont know about other options, but i wouldnt panic that much. its pretty easy to install a new bulb but it might cost you a couple hundred.

Good Intentions · 05-17-2009, 03:27 AM

The trick is to convince your wife (if you have one) that the tv is really broken, and unfixable. Maybe you can upgrade to a newer model. j/k

Blu-Curry · 05-17-2009, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by AJL3167

i dont know about other options, but i wouldnt panic that much. its pretty easy to install a new bulb but it might cost you a couple hundred.

Yeah i think i might get maybe 3 extra bulbs just in case....

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Originally Posted by Good Intentions

The trick is to convince your wife (if you have one) that the tv is really broken, and unfixable. Maybe you can upgrade to a newer model. j/k

lol, first of all I love my tv and i don't think Toshiba makes any around my size anymore (could be wrong). And second is no, i don't have a wife, i'm only 16.

liquidice · 05-17-2009, 01:23 PM

the dancing banana behind the comment of not having a wife completely struck me funny! This is going to stick with me all day.

Beta Man · 05-17-2009, 02:07 PM

I'm not sure..... but if the bulb was that old, I would think you will see an improvement in PQ if you replace it.....but I could be wrong.... Never had a rear projection T.V. before...

either way.... I hear it's easy to replace

DetroitSportsFan · 05-17-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Good Intentions

The trick is to convince your wife (if you have one) that the tv is really broken, and unfixable. Maybe you can upgrade to a newer model. j/k

That's a good idea.

Vincent Vega82 · 05-17-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Curry

Well, my light bulb just ruptured

. I've had my tv for almost 2 and a half years! Now i'm starting to panick lol, i hate it when my stuff doesn't work. It's from a DLP 72MX196. I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and i think this store Japan Audio should be able to get me some.

Other than that store and ordering online, do i have any other options?

Yeah, next time you buy a tv get the added protection plan. That way you get bulbs and any other problems fixed for free.

vanishingpoint · 05-17-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Vincent Vega82

Yeah, next time you buy a tv get the added protection plan. That way you get bulbs and any other problems fixed for free.

Do protection plans last that long? Three years? I can't remember, but it seems like the most I was offered was two years.

PurpleJesus74 · 05-17-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DVDave

Time to get an LED.

If he can afford one at 16,then he's doing pretty dang good.

Blu-Curry · 05-18-2009, 02:44 AM

lol, At 16 it seems i don't have much knowledge about tv's. I know of Plasma, LCD and DLP, but what is the deal with LED's?

therobmancometh · 05-18-2009, 08:53 AM

I blew a bulb on my old 70inch jvc, instead of buying new bulbs, I sold the tv to a sucker for $5000 and bought myself a KURO

Blu-Curry · 05-19-2009, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DVDave

LED's have a much better contrast ratio and longevity over LCD backlighting with flourescent bulbs and plasma. Viewing angles are much better with LED and screen sizes are larger and thinner. Yeah, they are more expensive since they are newer technology but that will change in a few years.

How are the black levels? I found DLP to provide me with exceptional black levels after i was disappointed by seeing Plasma and LCD black levels.
(And i'm guessing you cannot replace the bulb in LEDs?)

05-17-2009, 01:34 AM	#1
Blu-Curry Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Winnipeg, Canada 4K collection:115 Blu-ray collection:409 Digital collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:5	RIP light bulb :( Well, my light bulb just ruptured . I've had my tv for almost 2 and a half years! Now i'm starting to panick lol, i hate it when my stuff doesn't work. It's from a DLP 72MX196. I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and i think this store Japan Audio should be able to get me some. Other than that store and ordering online, do i have any other options?

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05-17-2009, 03:21 AM	#2
AJL3167 Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:17	i dont know about other options, but i wouldnt panic that much. its pretty easy to install a new bulb but it might cost you a couple hundred.

05-17-2009, 03:27 AM	#3
Good Intentions Active Member Member since:May 2008	The trick is to convince your wife (if you have one) that the tv is really broken, and unfixable. Maybe you can upgrade to a newer model. j/k

05-17-2009, 01:23 PM	#5
liquidice Mad Scientist Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Milwaukee Home Theater Gallery:43 Blu-ray collection:384 Blu-ray reviews:6	the dancing banana behind the comment of not having a wife completely struck me funny! This is going to stick with me all day.

05-17-2009, 02:07 PM	#6
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I'm not sure..... but if the bulb was that old, I would think you will see an improvement in PQ if you replace it.....but I could be wrong.... Never had a rear projection T.V. before... either way.... I hear it's easy to replace

05-18-2009, 02:44 AM	#11
Blu-Curry Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Winnipeg, Canada 4K collection:115 Blu-ray collection:409 Digital collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:5	lol, At 16 it seems i don't have much knowledge about tv's. I know of Plasma, LCD and DLP, but what is the deal with LED's?

05-18-2009, 08:53 AM	#12
therobmancometh Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Townsville, Queensland, Australia Home Theater Gallery:30 Blu-ray collection:117	I blew a bulb on my old 70inch jvc, instead of buying new bulbs, I sold the tv to a sucker for $5000 and bought myself a KURO

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